Top Federal Drug Official Says Criminalization Creates Stigma And Harms Health Of Consumers

The director of the federal government’s top agency on drugs and health says ending harsh penalties around use would reduce harm and facilitate access to treatment. “Societal norms surrounding drug use and addiction continue to be informed by myths and misconceptions,” Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), wrote in an … Continue reading Top Federal Drug Official Says Criminalization Creates Stigma And Harms Health Of Consumers